Brief case



Dec. 29, 1931. 1,838,869

BRIEF CASE Filed Aug. 5, 1929 Patented Dec. 29, 1931 UTED WALTER 313333, 015 MOUNT VERNON, NE? YORK, ASSIGNOR TO GEMSCO,

YORK, N. -Y., A CGRPORATION OF NEW YORK INC'., OF NEW BRIEF CASE Application filed August 5, 1929. Serial no. 383,650.

The invention relates to carrying cases and more particularly to brief cases, and it aims primarily to provide an improved case having a unique arrangement of flaps and fasteners whereby the entire case may be opened out into fiat form to permit insertion of papers or the like or to give access to them for removal.

A further aim is to make novel provision for holding the papers or the like in flat form within the case, preventing wirinkling or creasing thereof.

Yet another aim is to provide unique means for connecting an upper and lower flap with each other and for connecting these fiaps with two underlying end flaps.

With the foregoing in view, the invention resides in the novel subject matter hereinafter-described and claimed, description being accomplished by reference to the accom: panying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the upper and lower flaps and the end flaps opened and the paper-holding flaps partially released.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the two end flaps folded into overlapped relation and partly fastened in such relation.

Fig. 3 is a perspective View of the case almost completely closed.

The preferred construction has been illustrated and while such construction will be specifically explained, it is to be understood that within the scope of the invention as claimed, variations may be made.

The numeral 5 denotes a rectangular body, the numerals 6 have reference to two ends flaps connected with the vertical edges of said body, and the reference numbers 7 and 8 denote a lower and an upper flap respectively, connected with the lower and the upper edges of said body 5, the body and the four flaps being all formed of flexible sheet material such as leather or imitation thereof. Preferably, the flaps 7 and 8 are formed integrally with the body 5, whereas the flaps 6 are stitched to said body.

Extending over substantially the entire area of the inner side of the body 5, isa pad 9 which is preferably fabric covered. Connected with the ends of this pad, are two flaps 10 preferably of fabric and hence more flat from upon the P Q POn' said flaps are folded into overlapped relation and secured by appropriate snap fasteners 11, so that the papers will be snugly held between said flaps and pad to prevent them from wrinkling or becoming creased, also preventing them from sliding to the bottom of the case'and standing on edge.

The two end flaps 6 are adapted to fold inwardly into overlapping relation with each other as seen inFig. 2, snap fasteners 12 being provided for holding them in overlapped relation. These end fiaps 6 carry two fastening elements 13 respectively which are exposed at the outer sides of said flaps. The

lower flap 7 is adapted to fold upwardly against the outer sides of the end flaps 6, and said flap 7 is formed with two openings 14 for alinement with the fasteners 13. The upper flap 8 then folds downwardly against the outer side the lower flap 7, and said Ha 8 is provided with fastening elements 15 for engagement with the elements 13, the elements 13 or 15 as the case may be, passing through the openings 14 as will be clear from Fig. 3. It will thus be seen that the fasteners 1315 perform the dual function of connecting the flaps 7 and 8 with each other and connecting these flaps with the end flaps 6, so that even if the fasteners 12 be left released, there is no possibility of any improper flap movement to allow loss of contents from the case.

An appropriate loclr or latch 16 is provided for fastening the flap 8 to the flap 7 and the conventional carrying handle 17 is connected with the flap 8 along its fold line, which line is suitably reinforced as indicated at 18 in Figs. 1 and 2.

Preferably, the inner side of one of the flaps 6 is provided with a pocket 19 for relatively small or folded documents and the like.

The details disclosed are preferably followed as above stated, but attention is again invited to the fact that within the scope of the invention as claimed, variations may be made. The case is such as to allow quick and easy insertion and removal of contents, prevents them from becoming wrinkled, creased, etc., and is a generally desirable article.

What is claimed is v A carrying case comprising a rectangular body, two rectangular end flaps secured to the Vertical edges of said body and folded inwardly into overlapping relation with each other, co-aeting fasteners on the inner ends of said end flaps for connecting them with each other, fastening studs secured to the outer ends of said end flaps and projecting outwardly therefrom, a lower rectangular flap secured vto the lower edge of said body and folded upwardly against the outer sides of said end flaps, the upper corners of said lower flap having openings through which said fastening studs project, an upper rectangular handle-equipped flap secured to the upper edge of said body and folded downwardly .upon said lower flap, snap fasteners seouredto the lower corners of said upper flap and removably engaged with said fastening studs and means between said snap fasteners for fastening said upper and lower flaps toget-her.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto aifixed my signature.

WALTER RIEB. 

